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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

semisupine en · ADJ

Etymology

From semi- + supine.

Meanings

  1. (not-comparable) Positioned so that the upper body is tilted (at 45° or variations) and not horizontal.
  2. (not-comparable, qualifier:Alexander technique) Positioned lying on one's back with the knees bent upward while the soles of the feet and the upper body remain in contact with a horizontal surface.